Toaster 2.0
I have never been very good at throwing out old things that still work just because they are old, no longer shiny and twenty times larger than their updated version. Either I become attached to them, or I don't like the idea of replacing something that still works, or both. Also, I don't want to contribute any more than I already do to landfills. Still, sometimes you gotta just admit it's time to move on. But what to do with the old junk? Here are four of my recent upgrades, the destination of their outdated counterpart and my assessment of the process.
#1 Printer.
The new one: I got a new HP printer/copier/scanner and it has already revolutionized my life
(well, I scanned this classic image from the ol' college days, which was cool).
The old one: I got it free about 3 computers ago, which means it was too old to work with my newest computer.
Where'd it go: HP recycles or reuses their old printers. They pay for me to ship my old printer back to them and gave me 10% off the new printer.
Assessment: Mission accomplished.
#2 iPod.
The new one: I got for Xmas and is very snazzy and orange, not to mention much smaller and easier to handle on runs.
The old one: Still kicking.
Where'd it go: Reassigned to the kitchen, where it plugs into a CD player and provides musical interludes to NPR.
Assessment: Two iPods, ug. But I'm using them both!
#3 Stove.
The new one: I bought the floor model of a fancy convection oven for cheap. Well, cheaper.
The old one: A crappy old stove that was here when I moved in.
Where'd it go: Removed by the previous owner.
Assessment: Technically, it was not mine to dispose of, but it's probably in a junk heap somewhere, and that might be my fault.
#4 Toaster Oven.
The new one: Pretty much the same as the old one, except newer and cleaner and not bent. Has a somewhat annoying ding.
The old one: A toaster oven my parents got 40 years ago for their wedding. Was dirty and beat up and just plain old.
Where'd it go: Donated to a visiting professor who likes toast.
Assessment: Pay it forward. Let no man, woman or child go without toast. Success .
#1 Printer.
The new one: I got a new HP printer/copier/scanner and it has already revolutionized my life
(well, I scanned this classic image from the ol' college days, which was cool).The old one: I got it free about 3 computers ago, which means it was too old to work with my newest computer.
Where'd it go: HP recycles or reuses their old printers. They pay for me to ship my old printer back to them and gave me 10% off the new printer.
Assessment: Mission accomplished.
#2 iPod.
The new one: I got for Xmas and is very snazzy and orange, not to mention much smaller and easier to handle on runs.
The old one: Still kicking.
Where'd it go: Reassigned to the kitchen, where it plugs into a CD player and provides musical interludes to NPR.
Assessment: Two iPods, ug. But I'm using them both!
#3 Stove.
The new one: I bought the floor model of a fancy convection oven for cheap. Well, cheaper.
The old one: A crappy old stove that was here when I moved in.
Where'd it go: Removed by the previous owner.
Assessment: Technically, it was not mine to dispose of, but it's probably in a junk heap somewhere, and that might be my fault.
#4 Toaster Oven.
The new one: Pretty much the same as the old one, except newer and cleaner and not bent. Has a somewhat annoying ding.
The old one: A toaster oven my parents got 40 years ago for their wedding. Was dirty and beat up and just plain old.
Where'd it go: Donated to a visiting professor who likes toast.
Assessment: Pay it forward. Let no man, woman or child go without toast. Success .
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